whipped magnesium lotion

DIY

– ½ cup magnesium flakes – 3 Tbsp boiling water – ¼ cup coconut oil – 2 Tbsp beeswax pastilles – 3 Tbsp shea butter

Ingredients

1

Measure magnesium flakes into a mug. Measure 3 Tbsp of boiling water into the mug with the flakes. Stir until the flakes are dissolved and set aside.

Dissolve 

2

In the quart mason jar, measure coconut oil, beeswax and shea butter. Place the jar in a small pan filled with 1-2 inches of water. Place it on the stove and turn the heat to medium high.

Melt 

3

Allow the solids to melt, swirling the jar occasionally if necessary.  When everything inside the jar is melted, remove it from the pan and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Cool 

4

Pour the dissolved magnesium into the quarter mason jar. Place the immersion blender at the bottom of the jar and blend moving the blender up and down along the sides of the jar to incorporate the ingredients.

Whip

5

This makes about 8 ounces of lotion. Store at room temperature for up to 2 months. Use about a pea size amount on each leg before bedtime. 

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